This newly renovated 'petite suite' for the budget conscious is suitable for a couple or single traveller and "just oozes cosiness!"
Downstairs it offers a comfy sitting room with LCD TV/DVD and a beautiful picture window overlooking a private garden area. Upstairs there is a gorgeous bedroom with double size bed (not queen), iPhone/iPod charging station and clock/radio and a separate bathroom with shower over bath. There is reverse cycle air conditioning/heating upstairs with additional heating downstairs.
Please note there is no spa, gas log fire or kitchen in the Dovecote Cottage.
It is supplied with generous continental breakfast provisions for your first 2 days stay as well as extra treats. Check-in time is from 2:00pm onwards and a leisurely check-out time of 11:00am allows you to make the most of your stay.

This recently renovated cosy romantic cottage is perfect for a couple’s getaway. The large bedroom with a queen size bed and gas log fire has comfy chairs for reading or watching the large LCD TV/DVD. A separate bathroom has a corner double spa. Downstairs there is a dining room and fully equipped kitchen with a great picture window to watch the birds. A very private deck off the kitchen/dining area also has a BBQ.
All our cottages have beautiful garden views and are supplied with generous breakfast provisions for your first 2 days stay as well as extra treats. Check-in time is from 2:00pm onwards and a leisurely check-out time of 11:00am allows you to make the most of your stay.

This beautiful two bedroom luxury cottage is for your exclusive use. It is ideal for one or two couples or a family of four.
There are two good size bedrooms with a queen size bed in each, a lounge/dining room with a gas log fire, a fully equipped kitchen and a large bathroom with a corner double spa and separate shower. There are double french doors from the main bedroom and a wonderful picture window looking down over the garden to a huge golden elm tree.
There are no stairs within the cottage but 4 steps leading up to the private deck at the front entrance which has an outdoor setting and gas BBQ. All our cottages have beautiful garden views and are supplied with generous breakfast provisions for your first 2 days stay as well as extra treats.
Check-in time is from 2:00pm onwards and a leisurely check-out time of 11:00am allows you to make the most of your stay.

Our peaceful garden retreat in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges is ideal for those who love quality, self-contained B&B accommodation in a beautiful garden setting. You will enjoy the privacy of your own cottage, the seclusion of our two acre property and the abundance of local birdlife.

Our boutique guest accommodation consists of two charming 1 and 2 bedroom cottages and a one bedroom 'petite suite' in a secluded, private and romantic setting. Gas log fires, spas, fully equipped kitchens and private decks with BBQ are just some of the many features in our Stables & Camellia Cottages. The English country gardens and meadow nestle amongst a huge variety of beautiful century old trees.

Clarendon is within easy walking distance of Sassafras Village, the home of the famous Miss Marples Tearoom and Sherbrooke Forest where you can see the lyrebirds foraging happily.

Within minutes of Clarendon you can be wandering around the quaint and charming villages of Sassafras, Olinda & Mt Dandenong or be visiting six out of the eight Great Gardens of Victoria.

In 10 minutes you could be riding on the legendary 'Puffing Billy' steam train in Belgrave, walking the Kokoda Trail 1000 steps at the foot of the mountain or looking out from the Sky High Observatory at the top of Mt Dandenong over the greater Melbourne landscape. In under 20 minutes you could be picking berries and cherries in Silvan. In 40 minutes you can be visiting the world renowned Yarra Valley Wineries or the Yarra Ranges National Park. The choice of destinations is endless!

A message from your host
"Welcome to all our visitors. We trust you will enjoy and love our Clarendon property as much as we do.

The beauty of our secluded acreage with it's English country gardens is a world away from the pressures of modern day living and we invite you to share it for a relaxing weekend or maybe an extended stay. There is so much to experience in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges & Yarra Valley area so why not enjoy your time sightseeing and sampling the local fare and then at the end of the day return to your cosy, comfortable cottage, put your feet up in front of the fire with a glass of excellent Yarra Valley wine and watch as the mist comes down over the trees on a cold winters night. What more could you ask for! We look forward to making your stay a memorable one."

Your hosts
Chris and Gayle Rhodes

Locality

The Dandenong Ranges are centrally located to the Yarra Valley wineries, Phillip Island and the Melbourne CBD and just 60 minutes drive from the Melbourne International Airport.

Adult retreat
Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas, Adult-oriented activities - see description for details..

Clarendon's magnificent gardens are a popular attraction with guests. Two acres of English country gardens and meadow nestle amongst a huge variety of beautiful century old trees. There are also many additional things to do in the immediate vicinity of Clarendon. Within minutes you can stroll in Sherbrooke Forest, be wandering around the lively and colourful villages, or be visiting six out of the eight Great Gardens of Melbourne found in the Dandenong Ranges.

Many antique shops house treasures right next to contemporary galleries and studios filled with craft, sculpture and decorator items created by the many artists who have made their home here. Great restaurants, cafes and tearooms abound suiting a wide range of palates and pockets.

Bushwalking & wilderness
Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located within a National Park, Located near a National Park

Close to Public Transport
Public transport within 5 minute walk, Transport can be arranged from closest public transport facility at no extra charge, Bus service, Train service

A 50% deposit via Visa or MasterCard is required to secure a booking, with the balance due on or prior to check-in. We also accept EFTPOS or cash for payment of balance at check-in. We cannot accept cheques. For bookings made within 14 days of check-in the full amount of the reservation will be charged.

Cancellation Policy

A 50% deposit is required to confirm a booking with balance due on arrival. Deposit is refundable if cancellation is more than 14 days before check in date. A cancellation fee of $50 applies. If cancelled with less than 14 days notice, the full amount is payable and the balance will be charged to your credit card. Failure to arrive or cancellation after arrival, the deposit is forfeited and the remainder of the balance will be charged to your credit card.
Bookings can be transferred to another date if arranged 14 days prior to your stay.

Check-in and Check-out Policy
Standard check-in period is from 2:00pm to 9:00pm unless otherwise arranged and agreed in writing. An early or later check-in may be accommodated by prior arrangement. An agreed early check-in will incur a fee of $30 per hour or part thereof.

Check-out time is strictly before 11:00am unless otherwise arranged and agreed in writing. An agreed late check-out will incur a fee of $30 per hour or part thereof.
An unapproved late check-out will incur the following penalty charges: Up to half hour $50, half to one hour $100, over 1 hour a full day tariff will be charged.

Additional Guests Policy
No non-paying guests are allowed to use the facilities of our cottages or our property. No non-paying guests are allowed on site under any circumstances without prior arrangement and agreement of Clarendon Management. We do not accept parties of any kind. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if guests do not comply with our terms & conditions. Thank you for your consideration.

Wedding Groups Policy
We do not operate as a party or wedding venue but are very happy to welcome the bride & groom for their honeymoon stay.
Bridal parties must contact Clarendon Management to discuss suitability of arrangements prior to booking. A fee applies to cover additional costs associated with wedding groups. No non-resident guests are allowed on site under any circumstances without prior arrangement and agreement of Clarendon Management. We do not accept groom and groomsmen parties, hens or bucks parties under any circumstances.

Pets Policy
We are sorry but pets cannot be accommodated.

Damages Policy
We reserve the right to charge your credit card or to claim from you any costs incurred due to damages made during your stay. Additional cleaning costs required due to the property being left in a poor condition will be charged at a rate of $50 per hour.

Candles, Smoking & Incense Policy
The lighting of candles and the smoke from cigarettes/cigars/pipes or from the burning of incense is not permitted inside any building at Clarendon Cottages. Candles and smoking represent a major risk of fires, damage to surfaces and fabrics from flames, smoke and melted wax. Table lamps and dimmer switches have been provided for mood lighting.
If there is damage as a result of the burning of candles or there is evidence of burning candles in a room or if a room is contaminated by smoke from inside or outside smoking or there is evidence of smoking in a room you will be liable for an additional charge, which will equate to the sum of the following:
- The daily tariff for the days or part days that the room or cottage is unavailable for other guests due to the effects of smoke contamination and damage.
- The cost of finding alternative accommodation for subsequent guests as a result of the cottage being unavailable.
- The cost of cleaning, repairing or replacing any item damaged by the effects of smoking or the burning of incense. This may include the cost of additional cleaning, laundering of furnishings, blinds or other fabrics and the replacement of damaged items.
The minimum charge for either the burning of candles or for smoke contamination of a cottage is $300.

Bushfire or Other Emergencies Policy
Clarendon Cottages will accept a cancellation by you for days with an actual or predicted Fire Danger Rating of 'Code Red' or 'Extreme' for the Central District (Refer www.cfa.vic.gov.au). You must notify us of your intention to cancel stating that this is your reason for cancelling and it must be acknowledged by us. Under these circumstances we will refund in full any deposits already paid by you for that unused accommodation.
We reserve the right to close our operations and in effect cancel your booking with us in the rare event that we deem it necessary for your safety or because of an inability to operate due to circumstances beyond our control. This may include significant bush fire danger, road closures, an extended power, water or gas outage or damage to your booked accommodation due to storms or other circumstances. In this instance we will give you as much notice as possible and provide you with assistance in securing alternative accommodation. We will either credit or refund in full any deposits already paid by you for that unused accommodation.

Our cottages are right in the hub of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges with all three main villages (Sassafras, Olinda & Mt Dandenong) literally just a stone’s throw away.
We are just outside Sassafras off the Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.

We would appreciate a call or text message by mid morning of your arrival date to let us know your approximate arrival time.

On arrival at our gate please note that you cannot see us from the road, you need to follow the long driveway down to the little garage where you can temporarily park and then walk down the path down to Reception so that we can show you to your cottage and parking space.

Very beautiful cottage and garden. Loved the location and the surroundings5/5 by Soo, 14/09/2013

Beautiful Cottage that catered for all our needs. A lovely setting, very private but close enough to towns if you wanted to go out for meals. Very gracious hosts who made you feel very welcome. Would definitley recommend to anyone looking for that romantic weekend away5/5 by Gill, 03/10/2009